Ha! NCIS: LA out of a repeat of NCIS: LA performed as well as an original of The Good Wife after an original of NCIS: LA. Yet you seem to think that The Good Wife is “likely to be renewed” in the Bubble Watch. I think the Renew/Cancel Index has the more sensible approach by keeping it on the bubble.

Cheers,

Bill G.
San Francisco, Ca

Indeed, and by design, the R/C index is more sensible in that it usually doesn’t try to predict fates of shows that have bubble-like ratings. Bubble Watch has yet to do that across-the-board either, but I have with The Good Wife because I think it will be renewed.

The TV business isn’t always “sensible.” There are lots of executives with big egos and they like things like critical acclaim and the prestige of Emmy awards. I do think it likely The Good Wife will be renewed (and I could certainly be wrong) despite its relatively lousy ratings. But I think that’s more about appearances than dollars and sensibility. We’ll see.

Bill is traveling (and technically on vacation this week) but loves the Renew/Cancel Index so much, he’s still going to post it. I’d have posted it myself but Bill clings to the damn thing like Gollum clings to the ring. I can’t say I blame him as I would certainly immediately change “The Good Wife” from a bubble show to “likely to be renewed.”

So while you’re waiting, I thought I’d take the opportunity to make my annual complaint against “fandering” which is shorthand for pandering to fans of TV shows by giving them false hope or the impression that their vote in a poll can actually help save a show. This time of year there will be lots of polls of that ilk.

We’re all for polls, and traffic, but decidedly against giving fans false hope in order to generate traffic. We’ve been accused at times of giving fans “false doom” but when we predict XYZ show is likely or certain to be canceled, it isn’t to gin up traffic, it’s because that’s what we think will happen based on the numbers.

Barring some kind of wackiness like the city of Detroit coughing up $40 million (and the city of Detroit isn’t wacky like that) to fund Detroit 1-8-7, it’s certain to be canceled. If you see some kind of “keep or cancel” post for Detroit 1-8-7 (or any other show), it is of course fine to vote in such polls if it makes you happy or otherwise entertains you. But don’t be led astray into thinking the results of that poll will matter at all. They won’t.

I’m definitely not picking on Detroit 1-8-7 here — if you enjoy the show, you’re not crazy, but unfortunately the ratings stunk. What I’m picking on is the sort of polls designed to give you hope where there isn’t any.

Tuesday’s Broadcast Delivers a Series’ Record Audience of 22.85 Million Viewers

NCIS, television’s #1 drama/scripted series for the second consecutive year, has been renewed by the CBS Television Network for the 2011-2012 season, it was announced today by Nina Tassler, President, CBS Entertainment.

“It’s simply amazing that a show in its eighth season continues to perform at such an elite level,” said Nina Tassler, President, CBS Entertainment. “This is a tribute to the hard work of its talented writers, producers and cast for bringing to life such compelling stories and characters with intrigue and humor. The quality of the storytelling is also evident by the series’ incredibly devoted fan base who we thank for their passion and commitment to NCIS on CBS, in online communities and around the world.”

“NCIS has become a network phenomenon and a global sensation. The show continues to hit audience peaks on CBS and is a top performer in territories around the world,” said David Stapf, President, CBS Television Studios. “We thank an amazing cast, led by Mark Harmon, which has undeniable chemistry, for bringing to life characters with such amazing universal appeal. And, we credit Shane (Brennan) and Gary (Glasberg) for the storytelling and production vision that delivers compelling episodes every week and a fresh creative vision every year.”

NCIS premiered on CBS in 2003-2004 as a spin-off of the long-running action/legal drama, “JAG.” Since its debut, NCIS’s ratings have steadily climbed, becoming a top 10 program in 2007-2008, the series’ fifth season. NCIS’s ratings continued building the following season, finishing 2008-2009 ranked fifth among all primetime programs. Last season, NCIS ranked fourth among all programs and became the #1 drama/scripted program on television, with an average audience of 18.89 million viewers.

Currently in its eighth season, NCIS’s ratings are still rising and the series continues to be the #1 drama/scripted series. This season, NCIS is averaging 19.60 million viewers. Last night’s episode delivered a record audience of 22.85 million viewers and the show’s highest adult 18-49 rating since Oct. 2009.

“They’ve been sent out to the netherworld. We never announced their cancellation but they will not be back.”

That shouldn’t surprise anyone paying attention to the ratings, or our Renew / Cancel Index, except for the fact that a public statement was made at all, instead of just having both shows simply fail to appear on any future schedule, or as is typical, just dodging the question.

A&E ORDERS 20-EPISODE SECOND SEASON OF THE NEW HIT SERIES “STORAGE WARS” SERIES AVERAGING 2.3 MILLION VIEWERS IN ITS FIRST SEASON

PASADENA, CA, JANUARY 7, 2011 – A&E Network has picked up a second season of the original hit real life series “Storage Wars.” Production on 20 episodes for season two of the series is currently underway, which are slated to premiere in second quarter 2011. The announcement was made today by Bob DeBitetto, President and General Manager of A&E and BIO Channel.

Season one to date; “Storage Wars” has averaged 2.3 million total viewers. The December 1, 2010 series premiere become A&E’s most-watched nonfiction series premiere of the year and has continued to grow week after week.

“’Storage Wars’ has garnered critical acclaim and has risen above the competition,” said DeBitetto. “Premium storytelling and amazing characters have set our show apart and we are pleased that our series has struck such a chord with audiences.”

New episodes of “Storage Wars” premiere every Wednesday night on A&E.

“Storage Wars” follows fast-talking auctioneers Dan and Laura Dotson and the group of loyal bidders that frequent their storage unit sales. As the bidders get a quick peek inside the units, aided only by the beam of a flashlight, they have mere minutes to decide if they’re going to take the gamble. “Storage addict” and 32-year bidding veteran Darrell and his son Brandon Sheets, second hand store owner Jarrod Schultz, entrepreneur Dave Hester and antique collector Barry Weiss return for more high stakes fun as they all try to out-bid one another in the pursuit of storage treasure.

“Storage Wars” is produced by Original Productions, a FremantleMedia Company (“Ice Road Truckers” and “Deadliest Catch”) for A&E Network. Executive producers are Thom Beers and Philip D. Segal. Jeff Conroy is co-executive producer and Dolph Scott is series producer. A&E executive producers are Robert Sharenow and Elaine Frontain Bryant.

About A&E Network

A&E is “Real Life. Drama.” Now reaching more than 99 million homes, A&E is television that you can’t turn away from; where unscripted shows are dramatic and scripted dramas are authentic. A&E offers a diverse mix of high quality entertainment ranging from the network’s original scripted series to signature non-fiction franchises, including the Emmy-winning “Intervention,” “Dog The Bounty Hunter,” “Hoarders,” “Paranormal State” and “Criss Angel Mindfreak,” and the most successful justice shows on cable, including “The First 48” and “Manhunters.” The A&E website is located at http://www.aetv.com. For more press information and photography please visit us on the web at http://www.aetvpress.com.

At some point in almost every marginally rated show’s season you can expect the stars or the producers to come out with hopeful press quotes about their show’s potential renewal (the poster child is Brooke Shields, who may still be hopeful of a Lipstick Jungle renewal).

Better With You’s Jennifer Finnigan weighs in with her take on BWY’s chances:

“I think we have good feelings about it,” […] “I’ve been in this for a long time so I’m cautiously optimistic, but I think we have as good a chance as any.”

And reveals that she’s a retentionista:

“We’re keeping a lot of our lead-in,” she said. “We’re basically keeping 90% retention from The Middle at this point, so there’s not much more the network can ask for, I think.”

Better With You’s ratings are on the low end of what historically has been “the bubble” for renewal, and unless ABC increases it’s overall comedy hours in its schedule for Fall 2011, they’re likely to cancel their lowest rated comedy at a minimum (which is currently Better With You).

Another factor weighing against a second season of BWY is Matthew Perry’s Mr. Sunshine (airing in the post Modern Family slot). It would have to stumble below BWY in the ratings to bolster BWY’s chances.

Now we’ll hear from the retentionistas who’ll demand that Cougar Town be cancelled so ABC can keep Better With You. Silly, retentionistas!

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WE TV RENEWS ORIGINAL SERIES “DOWNSIZED” FOR A SECOND SEASON

10 New Episodes Set to Premiere in Summer 2011

NEW YORK, NY – January 4, 2011 – WE tv has renewed its original series Downsized for a second season, ordering 10 all-new episodes set to premiere this summer. The show features the nine-member Bruce family of Arizona as they continue on their path to economic recovery after being hit hard by the recession. The series will air on Tuesday nights, continuing to build on WE tv’s strategy of creating a weekly Tuesday night destination dedicated to programming about the wild ride of family relationships, seen from a woman’s perspective.

“Downsized was one of our best performing series of the year, and resonated because so many of our viewers are either facing similar circumstances themselves or know someone who is dealing with the same challenges the Bruce’s are facing,” said Kim Martin, president and general manager, WE tv and Wedding Central. “We’re really excited to bring viewers a second season of Downsized, a series that’s in keeping with our programming strategy of presenting stories about real women during life’s defining moments.”

Downsized, which delivered an audience younger than the network’s prime time average, ranks as one of WE tv’s best performing original series for 2010. The series nearly doubled the network’s W25-54 delivery by +57% and W18-49 delivery by +56%, versus the prior year’s daypart average*. The series also received critical accolades: The New York Times said “It’s impossible not to root for the Bruce family.” The New York Post gave the show three stars and Rachel Ray called it, “The most real reality show out there.”

Season one of Downsized, which premiered November 6 – December 18, showcased Laura and Todd Bruce and their seven children making tough financial decisions as a family, after Todd’s once robust contracting business collapsed and their two homes entered foreclosure. Each week, the series documented how the family coped with leaving behind their comfortable lifestyle and learned to live within limited means.

The second season of Downsized will continue to portray the family’s struggle to adjust to a scaled-back lifestyle and overcome their financial woes, amid mounting medical bills and the two oldest children preparing for college.

Downsized is produced by WE tv and Pie Town Productions. Executive producers for WE tv are John Miller and Suzanne Murch.

*Source: The Nielsen Company, Live+SD, 11/6/10-12/18/10, Sat 9p-10p, premiere telecasts only. WE tv YTD prime average (12/28/09-12/18/10). Downsized compared to all new seasons of originals in 2010. Median age based on W2+.

About WE tv

WE tv (www.wetv.com) is the women’s network devoted to the wild ride of relationships during life’s defining moments. The original series, including Downsized, Joan & Melissa:Joan Knows Best? and hit wedding shows – Bridezillas and My Fair Wedding with David Tutera, among others– underscore the network’s brand position and tagline, life as WE know it, which signifies the connection that women share based on similar life experiences. Whether it’s the thrill of getting married, the drama of family chaos or the excitement of a second chance, the stories on WE tv allow women to see themselves, someone they know or someone they’d love to know. Owned and operated by Rainbow Media Holdings LLC, WE tv is available in over 77 million homes and is available in HD and on demand.

About Rainbow Media Holdings LLC

Rainbow Media Holdings LLC is a subsidiary of Cablevision Systems Corporation (NYSE: CVC). Rainbow Media owns and operates some of the world’s most popular and award-winning entertainment brands, including AMC, IFC, Sundance Channel, WE tv, Wedding Central and IFC Entertainment (IFC Center, IFC Films, IFC In Theaters, IFC Midnight and IFC Productions). Additional information about Rainbow Media’s multiplatform brands is available at www.rainbow-media.com.

“STATEN ISLAND CAKES” FOLLOWS THE DRAMA AND HUMOR OF A FAMILY RUN BUSINESS WHERE A 21-YEAR-OLD PASTRY CHEF IS THE BOSS

New Series Underscore WE tv’s Refreshed Brand Position and New Tagline,

Life As WE Know It

NEW YORK, NY – January 4, 2011 – WE tv today announced a pair of original series premiering in 2011 which epitomize the network’s refreshed brand position and new tagline, “life as WE know it.” Premiering Tuesday, April 12, Braxton Family Values takes a candid look at the relationship between singer/songwriter Toni Braxton, her mom, and four sisters, all aspiring singers themselves. Debuting Tuesday, June 21, Staten Island Cakes is a humorous and heartwarming series that follows Vinny Buzzetta, a 21-year-old, self-made pastry prodigy and sought-after cake maker. Vinny’s professional success has come with the help of his loud, outspoken Staten Island family – particularly his mother – as they live and work together.

“WE tv’s programming showcases the wild ride of relationships during life’s defining moments, whether it’s the thrill of getting married, the drama of family chaos or the excitement of a second chance,” said Kim Martin, president and general manager, WE tv and Wedding Central. “As women, we share a connection and a sense of community based on similar life experiences and situations. It’s that particular point of view that defines ‘life as WE know it.’”

Added Martin: “At the heart of every WE tv original show is a story that allows a woman to see herself, someone she knows or someone she’d love to know. Whether the shows feature celebrities or real people, viewers can relate to the situations and share in the experience.”

NEW ORIGINAL SERIES

Braxton Family Values (10×60)

Premieres Tuesday, April 12 at 9 pm, et/pt

This 10-part docu-series about singer/songwriter Toni Braxton and her four sisters – Traci, Towanda, Trina and Tamar – reveals that sisterly bonds are fierce. The show captures the drama surrounding their conflicts, both personal and professional (especially for Tamar who is struggling to make a name for herself as a singer, apart from Toni’s success), combined with lots of family love and laughter. Mom, Evelyn – as well as various spouses and kids – round out the growing family, based in Atlanta.

Produced by Magical Elves. Executive produced for WE tv by John Miller and Annabelle McDonald.

Staten Island Cakes (8×60)

Premieres Tuesday, June 21 at 9 pm, et/pt

Twenty-one-year-old Vinny Buzzetta is the talented executive pastry chef and owner of the go-to bakery for special occasion cakes and confections on Staten Island, The Cake Artist. By day, Vinny is boss at the bakery to his own mother, Cammy, sister, Kristin, and friends, but back at home it’s mom who lays down the law. Granddad “Crazy” Joe is also around for moral support and a few laughs. Along the way, Vinny must learn to navigate his roles as business owner, baker and artist, and find his place in his large, outspoken family.

Produced by Nancy Glass Productions. Executive produced for WE tv by John Miller and Annabelle McDonald.

Popular for its wedding programming, WE tv has established Sundays as the go-to night for viewers intrigued by the glamour and revelry of weddings. To further support WE tv’s new line-up, the network is making Tuesday nights home to original series about modern women and their families, beginning with the launch of Joan & Melissa: Joan Knows Best? and A Stand Up Mother on January 25.

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truTV Greenlights Third Season of Hit Series HARDCORE PAWN

Hot on the heels of successfully launching the second season of HARDCORE PAWN, truTV is ordering a third season of the hit series. Produced by Zodiak USA, HARDCORE PAWN provides an inside look at one of the country’s largest pawn shops and the family that runs it. The show’s second season is currently airing Tuesdays at 10 p.m. (ET/PT) on truTV, with the third season slated to begin in mid February.

truTV has ordered 13 episodes for the third season of HARDCORE PAWN, which takes viewers behind the scenes at American Jewelry and Loan in Detroit. As customers bring in everything from alligators to prosthetic limbs, each pawn ticket has a story, and there are more than 45,000 stories in the warehouse. At the center of American Jewelry and Loan are owner Les Gold and his staff, including his son, Seth; his daughter, Ashley; and his trusted manager, Rich. Together, they have to be ready to deal with the unexpected and the often unbelievable. As each episode of this fascinating series reveals, haggling over a price can quickly escalate into an all-out conflict.

HARDCORE PAWN debuted in August 2010 with truTV’s biggest series launch ever and quickly became one of the network’s most popular shows. Last Tuesday, the series began its second season with back-to-back episodes, drawing 2.1 million viewers with growth of 16% among adults 18-49 and 12% among men 18-49 over the series debut. The second-season launch also gave truTV a victory as cable’s #1 entertainment network in delivery of men 18-49 for the 10 p.m. hour.

“We couldn’t be more excited with the success of HARDCORE PAWN, which has become a great part of truTV’s lineup,” said Marc Juris, executive vice president and general manager of truTV.

About Zodiak USAZodiak USA is the North American operations for Zodiak Media Group, one of the world’s leading creators, producers and distributors of content for TV, radio, new media and cinema. Previously RDF USA, Zodiak USA’s credits include Wife Swap (ABC), Secret Millionaire (ABC), Hardcore Pawn (truTV), All Worked Up (truTV), The Boss is Coming to Dinner(NBC), Lizard Lick Towing (truTV) and the syndicated version of Don’t Forget the Lyrics (20th Television, VH1, MyNetworkTV). Zodiak Media consists of 45 production companies with presence in 17 countries including the US, the UK, France, Italy, Spain, Scandinavia and Russia. The Group also incorporates an international distribution business based in London and Paris whose catalogue boasts over 10,000 hours of content.

About truTVtruTV is television’s destination for real-life stories told from an exciting and dramatic first-person perspective. Currently seen in 93 million U.S. households, the network is enjoying its best deliveries ever in key demographics. truTV features high-stakes, action-packed originals that give viewers access to places and situations they can’t normally experience. truTV’s primetime fan favorites include the original series All Worked Up, Hardcore Pawn, Conspiracy Theory with Jesse Ventura, Black Gold, Operation Repo, The Smoking Gun Presents: World’s Dumbest… and Forensic Files. During the daytime, the channel features expert trial coverage under the name In Session.

Turner Broadcasting System, Inc., a Time Warner company, creates and programs branded news, entertainment, animation and young adult media environments on television and other platforms for consumers around the world.

26 New Episodes of 2010’s Top Animated Kids’ and Tweens’ Program Will Roll Out in 2012

BURBANK, Calif., Jan. 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Nickelodeon, the number-one kids’ brand and largest producer of television animation in the world, has picked up a ninth season of the hit animated seriesSpongeBob SquarePants, it was announced today by Brown Johnson, President, Animation, Nickelodeon and MTVN Kids and Family Group. The network is adding 26 episodes to the series, which ranks as the top animated program with kids and tweens in 2010, that will roll out in 2012, including the series’ landmark 200th episode. SpongeBob SquarePants has been TV’s number-one animated series with kids 2-11 for 10 consecutive years.

“SpongeBob’s success in reaching over 200 episodes is a testament to creator Stephen Hillenburg’s vision, comedic sensibility and his dynamic, lovable characters,” said Johnson. “The series now joins the club of contemporary classic Nicktoons that have hit this benchmark, so we’re incredibly proud.”

SpongeBob SquarePants will once again cap the year as the number-one animated show among kids 2-11 (followed by The Penguins of Madagascar ) and kids 6-11 on broadcast and basic cable. The series is also basic cable’s top animated show with total viewers. SpongeBob SquarePants is seen in 171 markets in 26 languages and is the most widely distributed property in MTV Networks’ history.

The last SpongeBob SquarePants special,“Mystery with a Twistery,” aired Nov. 11 and was the year’s top animated telecast with kids 2-11 on TV and basic cable’s number one animated series with 6.6 million total viewers (+122%). The series’ next special, “Legends of Bikini Bottom,” is an hour-long anthology of brand-new four underwater tales that will premiere Jan. 28, 2011.

SpongeBob SquarePants is executive produced by creator Stephen Hillenburg, who previously worked as a writer, director and creative director on Nickelodeon’s animated series Rocko’s Modern Life. Hillenburg graduated from the California Institute of the Arts with a master’s degree in experimental animation and studied marine biology and art as an undergraduate. Hillenburg created and executive produced The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie which hit theaters in November 2004.

Paul Tibbitt served as a director and writer on SpongeBob SquarePants for its first three seasons and is currently executive producer. He wrote some of the show’s most memorable episodes, such as “Ripped Pants” and “Mermaid Man & Barnacle Boy.” Tibbitt was one of the co-writers and storyboard artists onThe SpongeBob SquarePants Movie. SpongeBob SquarePants is a Nicktoons Production and is produced at the Nickelodeon Animation Studios in Burbank, Calif.

Nickelodeon, now in its 31st year, is the number-one entertainment brand for kids. It has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first in everything it does. The company includes television programming and production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer products, online, recreation, books and feature films. Nickelodeon’s U.S. television network is seen in more than 100 million households and has been the number-one-rated basic cable network for 16 consecutive years. For more information or artwork, visit www.nickpress.com. Nickelodeon and all related titles, characters and logos are trademarks of Viacom Inc. (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B).

DISNEY TELEVISION ANIMATION REELS IN SECOND SEASON OF HIT COMEDY “FISH HOOKS” AND NEW ORDER FOR COMEDY SERIES “GRAVITY FALLS”

Disney Television Animation has reeled in a second-season pick-up of Disney Channel’s animated comedy series “Fish Hooks” and an order for a new animated Disney Channel comedy series, “Gravity Falls,” each creator-driven series from noteworthy storytellers Noah Z. Jones and Alex Hirsch. The announcement was made today by Eric Coleman, Senior Vice President, Original Series, Disney Television Animation.

Coleman said: “The heart of our work is storytelling, and in these two outstanding projects we have the pleasure and privilege of working with a team of talented artists, in every sense of the word, who are delivering wonderfully imaginative characters and relevant stories to kids and families around the world.” He continued, “We’re gratified that viewers have responded so strongly and positively to ‘Fish Hooks,’ and we believe ‘Gravity Falls,’ will be a perfect addition to our growing lineup of shows that are fresh, contemporary and custom-made for our audience.”

Eye-catching and funny, “Fish Hooks” is led by former freelance illustrator Noah Z. Jones (children’s books Always in Trouble and Not Norman: A Goldfish Story) whose unique character designs and sensibility first came to the attention of Disney Television Animation executive Mike Moon via Jones’ website. Moon asked Jones if he’d ever thought about doing anything in TV and, two years later, Jones’ imaginative story of three tween fish navigating high school debuted. Since its September premiere, “Fish Hooks” is neck and neck with “Phineas and Ferb” as TV’s No. 1 animated series among Kids 6-11 (1.52 million/6.1 rating) and Tweens 9-14 (1.14 million/4.7 rating)*, and is also second only to Disney’s hit “Phineas and Ferb” for 2010.

Jones is creator and executive producer of the series, working with a veteran television animation team — executive producer Maxwell Atoms (“The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy”) and directors Carl Greenblatt and Bill Reiss (both of “Chowder”).

Rendered in 2D animation set against photo-real backgrounds, the “Fish Hooks” stories follow three best fish friends (BFFs) as they navigate their way through the choppy waters of high school. In the second season, stories will dive deeper into Bea, Milo and Oscar’s friendship and their adventures at Freshwater High with their classmates including Jocktopus, Shellsea and Clamantha.

Disney Television Animation has also received an order for the stylized series “Gravity Falls,” an imaginative, animated comedy about contemporary twins who are thrust into the mysterious town of Gravity Falls, Oregon. Slated for a spring 2012 premiere on Disney Channel, the series was created and will be executive-produced by Alex Hirsch (writer and storyboard artist on “The Marvelous Misadventures of Flapjack” and creative consultant on “Fish Hooks”).

“Gravity Falls” introduces twin brother and sister Dipper and Mabel Pines, whose summer plans are ruined when their parents ship them off to their Great Uncle Stan (aka “Grunkle Stan”) in Gravity Falls, Oregon. Grunkle Stan lives in and runs The Mystery Shack, a tourist trap which overcharges unlucky visitors for a glimpse at the world’s most bizarre museum, but little do Dipper and Mabel know that there really is something very strange going on and they must rely on one another to find their way in this unfamiliar town.

Disney Television Animation is an industry leader in the production of quality animated properties for television. Disney Channel is a 24-hour kid-driven, family inclusive television network that taps into the world of kids and families through original series and movies. Currently available on basic cable in over 99 million U.S. homes and to millions of other viewers on Disney Channels around the world, Disney Channel is part of the Disney/ABC Television Group.

*Source: NHI, 9/3/10-12/2/10, U.S. ratings, most current. Based on trackage level data with minimum 2 telecasts.

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Fox has declined to order the ‘back 9″ episodes for drama Lie To Me this season, and so production will stop after the 13th episode this month.

Fox gave the standard “insider” admonition that it doesn’t mean the show’s cancelled, but when was the last time a show began in the fall with a 13 episode order for a season, didn’t get a “back 9” order and then returned the following season?